Complex & Chronic Pain
Understanding the Condition
Chronic pain is pain that persists beyond the expected period of healing and may continue for months or years. In some patients, the original injury remains active; in others, the nervous system becomes increasingly sensitive and continues to generate or amplify pain signals. Complex pain conditions can affect sleep, mood, mobility, work, relationships, and overall quality of life, and they often involve more than one pain generator.
How It Develops & Common Causes
Examples include complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), persistent spinal pain syndrome, chronic postsurgical pain, fibromyalgia, chronic widespread pain, refractory neuropathic pain, and pain that continues despite previous procedures or surgery. These conditions may involve changes in nerve signaling, inflammation, central sensitization, altered movement patterns, deconditioning, and psychological or sleep-related factors. Successful care usually requires a coordinated multimodal strategy rather than a single treatment.
Potential Treatments at Apico Pain and Wellness
Final treatment recommendations depend on the diagnosis, examination, imaging or testing when appropriate, medical history, previous treatment, and individual goals.
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Hydration, Nutrient Replacement & Medically Supervised Infusion ServicesInfusion services can be used for selected medical indications when oral intake is inadequate, rapid replacement is appropriate, or a physician-directed treatment is best delivered intravenously.
Neuralace Axon TherapyNeuralace Axon Therapy is a minimally invasive neuromodulation treatment designed for patients with certain forms of chronic neuropathic and peripheral nerve pain.Questions? Call 855-932-7426
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